Struktol Company of America, LLC TECHNICAL

201 E. Steels Corners Road • P. O. Box 1649 • Stow, Ohio 44224-0649

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DATA

STRUKTOL® WB 16
LUBRICANT
PROCESS ADDITIVE

COMPOSITION
Mixture of fatty acid soaps, predominantly calcium.

PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES

Appearance Pastille or Bead
Dropping Point (oC) 96 - 108
Specific Gravity 0.98
Physiological Behavior Refer to safety data sheet
Storage Stability At least 2 years under normal storage conditions
55 lb. PE bag / 2,200 lb. skid
Packaging
25 kg. PE bag / 1,000 kg. skid

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPLICATION

STRUKTOL® WB 16 is used in rubber compounds to improve the flow properties. This effect is
attributable to a considerable reduction of the viscosity (internal friction) of the green compound and a
decrease of the sliding friction when in contact with metal surfaces.
The release effect of STRUKTOL® WB 16 is remarkable. STRUKTOL® WB 16 eliminates sticking to
rotors in internal mixers or on open mills and calender rolls, and improves mold release, especially when
complicated mold designs are involved.
STRUKTOL® WB 16 has a slight activating effect on the cure rate of sulfur-containing compounds.
STRUKTOL® WB 16 can be added at any stage of the mixing cycle, even during the warm up stage of the
finished compounds prior to calendering. However, to achieve the optimum release effect and reduction of
friction, it is best to add the STRUKTOL® WB 16 during the final mixing stage.

DOSAGE
0.5 to 3% of the total batch weight.

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The information herein is believed to be reliable, but is presented without guarantee or warranty, express or implied. Nothing
contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation for any use which is in violation of an existing patent.